Basic Canning Equipment And Instructions. Canning doesn't have to be scary. But to do it safely and properly, you do have to follow some basic rules. Always find very fresh produce to work with.

Large stockpot: Sealing jars for shelf stability requires nothing more than a 10- or 12-quart, tall, covered stockpot.Perhaps you have an old crab pot or another deep, covered pot in a closet ...

Canning and freezing are among the best food preservation methods out there. If you're unsure about the freezing and canning basics, we'll teach you how to prepare canned fruits, canned vegetables ...

Canning, from left, Pickled Cherry Tomatoes, Spicy Pickled Okra, Spiced Pickled Peaches, and Fig Jam, photographed June 20, 2012. (Evans Caglage/The Dallas Morning News)(Evans Caglage) Do you need ...

With the harvest season in full swing, many cooks are preserving produce. Here are general instructions and guidelines for water bath canning and pressure canning. Always consult a specific recipe ...

In a previous column, I discussed how to preserve your fruit crop by freezing or dehydrating it. Since I am also a certified master food preserver, I thought I would use this column to discuss ...

First, the basics. Canning is a method of preserving food by processing (read: bathing it in boiling water for a set amount of time) and sealing fresh foods in an airtight container.

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When Jennifer MacKenzie sees those familiar home canning glass jars filled with fruits and vegetables, she knows someone put a little love under the lid. "Care went into that jar. You took the ...

My previous attempts at canning whole tomatoes have been disappointing, so I stick with sauces and salsas. If you have your own recipe, you can always make it for fresh eating or freezing.